Heritage Law | Trusted Toronto Legal Counsel

Our Areas of Practice

Comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of our community.

Real Estate

A large part of our practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, including purchasing, selling, leasing, and financing.

Planning Act amendments & survey disputes
Conversions (Registry to Land Titles)
Joint ventures & financial acquisitions
Mortgage enforcement (private lenders)

                            Efficiency & Value: Most land transfers are conducted via electronic registry. We offer on-site title searches and conveyancing to reduce your costs.
                        

Corporate & Business

We support businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from start-up to complex governance matters.

Incorporations & Shareholders' Agreements
Corporate governance & dispute resolution
Purchase & sale of assets
Employment issues & start-ups
Applications to Committee of Adjustments

                            Additional Services: Comprehensive bookkeeping services are also available for our corporate clients.
                        

Estates & Trusts

We provide the advice, guidance, and tools you need to properly plan your estate and protect your assets.

Wills & Powers of Attorney (Property/Care)
Holding companies & Trust setup
Probate fee minimization strategies
Full estate administration (Terminal/Trust tax returns)

                            Litigation Support: For estate challenges, we provide access to a large referral base of skilled litigation lawyers.
                        

Notarial Services

We offer prompt and professional witnessing and certification services for your important documents.

Notarized Copies of Documents
Commissioning of Oaths
Affidavits & Statutory Declarations
Travel Consent Letters

                            Credentials: Our senior partners are appointed Notaries for the Province of Ontario. All staff are Commissioners of Oaths.
                        

A History of Service

For over 50 years, Heritage Law has been a staple of the Toronto legal community. Originally established on a foundation of approachability and legal excellence, we have grown to serve thousands of families across the province.

Today, Principal Sarah J. Sterling carries this torch forward. With a deep understanding of the local real estate market and the specific needs of Toronto families, Sarah combines the personalized attention of a neighborhood practice with the sophisticated expertise of a downtown firm.

"Honoring the legacy of our founders while building a modern practice for the future."